After a weekend of muted colours, she dazzled the crowds wearing a custom ruby chiffon and velvet gown which showcased her athletic figure and radiant smooth skin.

While some of you may have been rooting for another designer, I think she made the right choice in wearing a designer she felt comfortable with, whose feminine design aesthetic has flattered her on so many occasions over the past four years.

Wonderful!!! That shade of red is just gorgeous on her. I’m still not sure about the new hair-do, but she looks terrific.
I didn’t like her first inaugural gown, BTW, finding it very unflattering to her figure. But this one is a whole different story. Love it.

I love the dress but I was really hoping for something more. I feel like this gown would be better suited for a state dinner rather than the Inaugural Ball. FLOTUS looks beautiful but she lacks the major wow factor that she had back in 2009.

Love the dress and her look. She has looked spectacular all weekend. One of the best accessories she has is that handsome man and the looks of love and delight they share. It is nice to have a Pres and FL that seem to really love and enjoy each other! Thanks again for covering our gal this weekend.

Adore this! The color, the velvet texture, the little touch of bling 9with the amazing blingy bracelet). It is so flattering to her figure, too. Best Shoulders Award! I, for one, also love the new bangs. They suit her.

FC, if you ever make it to Washington DC you should go to the Smithsonian’s American History Museum, where they have a whole section on First Lady Inaugural Gowns. They have several of the most recent ones on display, plus pieces, pictures and drawings of some of the older ones.

I adore this! The Flotus looked head to toe gorgeous. I did not care for the first Inauguaral gown. As I wrote on my blog today, I don’t think there was any fashion politics involved. Out of respect and friendship, of course JW would be asked to submit a gown. Ultimately she chose what she loved and looked best in. End of story.

The Thom Brown daytime ensemble was spectacular too and in this moment she gave another huge boost to a lesser known designer.